Services

During a disaster, Bedford County Emergency Management & Homeland Security (BCEMA) manages the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The EOC is the command center for any large scale event, and is staffed with personnel from different agencies who are involved in making decisions and disseminating information. These personnel work together under the National Incident Management System in a joint effort to manage the incident and provide for the safety of Bedford County citizens by coordinated responses and mitigation.  

 

BCEMA is often called upon to assist in locating lost or endangered persons, respond to hazardous materials incidents and motor vehicle accidents, and coordinate public safety functions at special events. Specialized equipment and trained personnel make Bedford County Emergency Managements presence crucial during any disaster.

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When there's not an active incident, BCEMA staff maintains various emergency support programs, conducts emergency drills and exercises, teaches or hosts various training classes, helps prepare Bedford County for emergencies, and much more.

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Bedford County Emergency Management & Homeland Security is responsible for facilitating the protection for county residents from natural, man-made, and weapons of mass destruction disasters. This includes incidents such as: hazardous chemical spills, severe weather disasters, and acts of terrorism.